Kim Chiu at Xian Lim
NEVER naging toxic at problematic ang relasyon ng ex-celebrity couple na sina Xian Lim at Kim Chiu na tumagal ng halos 12 years.
Ayon kay Xian, naniniwala siyang wala silang nararamdamang matinding galit ni Kim sa isa’t isa sa kabila ng kanilang breakup dahil nakapag-usap naman daw sila nang maayos.
Sabi pa ng actor-director, patuloy siyang nagmu-move on mula sa kanyang previous relationship at tina-try na mas maging kapaki-pakinabang sa bawat araw ng kanyang buhay.
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“There are no ill feelings. Where am I now? I want to be more creative as possible. I just finished writing and directing a horror movie called ‘Kuman Thong.’ We shot it in Thailand.
“This is why I have so much to do. I just want to be creative, to work. That’s where my focus is now,” pahayag ni Xian sa panayam ng Inquirer.
Aniya pa, “There were no ill feelings because we talked about this when we last spoke. It was a wonderful 12 years. It wasn’t a toxic relationship.
“You never heard us fight in public. In those 12 years, nothing scandalous happened. So when the breakup happened, we ended on good terms,” dugtong ng Kapuso actor.
Nagbahagi rin ang ex-dyowa ni Kim tungkol sa naging pagsisimula niya sa showbiz industry. Pag-amin niya, “I was an introvert. I was introduced to an acting workshop years ago. I auditioned.
“Every Wednesday, this is open to the public, they show potential talents to Mr. M (Johnny Manahan, dating head ng ABS-CBN Star Magic), then whoever has potential will have to attend a workshop.
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“I was picked to attend a basic acting workshop with personalities like Robi Domingo, Ejay Falcon and Maricar Reyes. We were all just starting then.
“That’s when I realized, ‘Oh wow! There is actually a world that allows you to live a crazy life!’ In this world, anything is possible,” saad pa ng binata.
Kasunod nito, inamin din niyang ilang beses na niyang pinlanong layasan ang showbiz, “A lot of times, from not being able to memorize my lines to not being able to cry. There was also a time when the director always shouted ‘Cut!’ because he didn’t like my acting.
“Being an actor, you constantly get judged for your appearance, for how you carry yourself. What kept me going was the love for the craft.
“I would always remember that spark, the time I fell in love with the industry and I try to return to that moment. I wouldn’t have it any other way,” lahad pa niya.
Pagpapatuloy pa niya, “I remember when I did “Everything About Her” with Ms Vilma Santos, the two of us had a talk.
“Because I was so nervous and I couldn’t memorize my lines, she told me that she’s been doing it for 50 years and one can’t fully grasp what it is that we do.
“We are still under the baton of the director, of everyone around us. To be an actor is to be a vessel. I’m not saying that I already know everything, but I’m proud of the experience,” chika ni Xian.
Sa tanong kung ano naman ang maipapayo niya sa kanyang younger self, “Just be prepared to work hard. I knew very little of the industry when I first joined. I did not grow up here (sa Pilipinas).
“Another advice is to try to know everyone around you, and to be prepared to get out of your comfort zone. That’s one of the hardest things I’ve experienced. I was just in my shell as a kid.
“If I’m surrounded by people and they’re trying to talk to me all at the same time, like on a set, where everyone seems to be shouting at one another, I would feel rattled. So, be prepared, work hard and be ready to roll with the punches,” dagdag pa ni Xian Lim.